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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.40 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.40 and 102.56 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.40 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.40 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.40 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 22,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.90/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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